In this article, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture are going to do something a little different: we’re going to look at the different types of wood that are generally used in furniture, and some of the advantages and disadvantages they have. You’ll note, as you browse our selection, that our furniture is of very high quality, but it is sourced from a variety of different kind of wood.
The first distinction to make is between softwood and hardwood. Softwoods come from conifer trees, while hardwoods generally come from deciduous trees (trees who sometimes lose their leaves). In this article, we’re going to look at softwoods, while in the next article, we’ll look at hardwoods. [Read more…]
In the third and final installment of our “Upgrade Your Home Office” series, we’re going to talk about how important it is to invest in good furniture in your office, such as a large, sturdy desk and a comfortable chair, as well as look at proper lighting techniques, and why that is so important for your productivity and mood.
These days, it can often be tough to stay motived and productive at work, especially if you’re still working out of a home office. While many people are trying to adapt to this “new normal” of COVID, there have always been people who work from home, and in this article, the furniture experts at Fireside Furniture going to steal a few best practices from them about how to enliven their New Jersey home office environment and make our days brighter, healthier, and better. In other words, we’re going to upgrade. 
